CIPM Rivers State Branch

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CIPM Rivers State Branch Overview
The CIPM is the regulatory body chartered by law to regulate the practice of Human Resource Management in Nigeria.

Our Vision - To be the foremost People Management and Organizational Development Institute in Africa, respected across the World.

REPORT ON CIPM RIVERS STATE BRANCH EXCO VISIT TO NYSC CAMP, NONWA GBAM, RIVERS STATE

Date of Visit: Friday, 8th August 2025.
Venue: NYSC Orientation Camp, Nonwa Gbam, Rivers State

1. Introduction

On Friday, 8th August 2025, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Rivers State Branch Executive Committee (Exco) paid a courtesy visit to the NYSC Orientation Camp, Nonwa Gbam, Rivers State.

The visit was aimed at engaging corps members on the importance of professional human resource practice, creating awareness about the Institute, and exploring avenues for future collaboration with the NYSC in the State.

2. Delegation

The visit was led by the Branch Chairperson, Mrs. Catherine Kadiri, accompanied by the Vice Chairperson, Mrs. Orie Uduma, and the Branch Administrator, Mr. Albert Ogodi.

3. Reception and Interaction with Corps Members

The delegation was warmly received by the camp officials and allocated a dedicated time slot to address the corps members.

The Chairperson, Mrs. Catherine Kadiri, delivered an engaging presentation in which she:

Introduced the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), highlighting its history and role as the only chartered body mandated to regulate and standardize human resource practice in Nigeria.

Informed the corps members that it is now a legal requirement for all HR professionals in Nigeria to be registered members of CIPM.

Explained the different categories of membership available.

Extended an invitation to the upcoming CIPM Rivers State Branch Conference, offering corps members a significant discount on participation fees.

To facilitate follow-up, forms were distributed to interested corps members. Close to 200 corps members submitted their details for further engagement.

4. Meeting with the NYSC State Coordinator

Following the session with corps members, the Exco held a meeting with the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr. Moses Oleghe.

Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between NYSC and CIPM in Rivers State.

Mr. Moses reaffirmed his continuous support and commitment to the Institute’s initiatives.

He accepted the invitation to the Branch Annual Conference in September and expressed his interest in joining CIPM as a member.

5. Outcome

The visit was highly successful, achieving the following:

Increased awareness of CIPM among corps members.

Collection of prospective member details for follow-up (approx. 200 entries).

Strengthened institutional relationship with the NYSC leadership in the State.

Commitment from the State Coordinator to partner on future initiatives.

6. Next Steps

Follow up with the corps members who expressed interest in joining CIPM.

Maintain communication with the State Coordinator to foster the agreed collaborations.

Ensure participation of corps members and NYSC leadership at the upcoming Branch Conference.

Signed:
Mrs. Catherine Kadiri
Branch Chairperson
CIPM Rivers State Branch

Courtesy Visit to Industry Training Fund (ITF), Trans Amadi Office, Rivers State
Date: Thursday, 7th August 2025
Time: 2:00pm

The executive members of the CIPM Rivers State Branch, led by the Branch Chairperson, Ms. Catherine Kadiri paid a courtesy visit to the Industry Training Fund (ITF), Trans Amadi Office. The delegation included:

Oriema Uduma – Vice Chairperson
Adaugo Lilian – Assistant Secretary/PRO
Mr. Onyemachi – Treasurer
Mr. Albert Ogodi – Admin Secretary

The ITF team, comprising the Area Manager, HR /Admin Manager, PRO, Auditor, and Accountant, warmly received the delegation.

Discussions:
Focused on fostering collaboration between CIPM Rivers State Branch and ITF for mutual benefits.

The Chairperson highlighted that most companies in the Trans Amadi axis interface with ITF for statutory remittances and compliance, presenting an opportunity to jointly create awareness on the mandatory membership of HR professionals in CIPM

She also referenced the Head of Service’s recent advocacy for HR professionalism in the public sector, urging ITF staff who are not members to join the Institute.

ITF’s Response:
The Area Manager , Trans Amadi, expressed appreciation for the visit, affirming his commitment to building a strong partnership with CIPM.

He confirmed that his team will attend the upcoming CIPM Branch Conference.

The meeting ended on a positive and collaborative note.

Signed:
Ms. Catherine Kadiri
Branch Chairperson, CIPM Rivers State